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Whatever happened to the diesel engine used in the Rover 75? I've been driving one for the last two years and it has been excellent: economical, seemingly more reliable than some modern engines and keeping...
I bought a 2-year-old BMW 118d last May from the local BMW dealer. It is a fantastic car, but the stop-start function didn't work from day one. I reported it and waited until now to make sure there were...
Please can you tell me if you are aware of an engine management problem on the FIAT 500? I understand there have been a number of complaints. I have had a problem with my start-stop on a 1.4 Lounge.
I read your report on the Mitsubishi ASX. Can the stop-start system be switched off? I think it would be very frustrating in a stop and start situation, on a motorway for example.
I was hoping you could advise me on the quality of Nissan's stop-start technology. I was not able to test it out and to be honest I was not confident in what the car salesperson was telling me. Have you...
I believe I have a problem with my Audi A4 Avant B8's start-stop system. Whatever I do, including switching everything including radio, lights and climate control off, I cannot achieve more than 25 seconds....
I'm thinking of changing my 3-year-old Hyundai Coupe. I could do with something a bit more frugal on fuel and VED, and something which will cope with the awful potholed roads around Manchester. I like...
I wrote to you some time ago about my KIA Venga diesel smelling of fuel in the cab. I've done 4500 miles in it now and it is still happening, though not as bad as it was. It seems to be worse on hot days...
I thought you may like to know of some problems with my BMW 120i M Sport 07/57. About 12 months ago the "stop/start" feature stopped working due to a faulty low fuel pressure sensor. Then a month ago it...
I bought a BMW 320dSE Touring in just over 2 years ago. The stop/start always worked well until recently. The car has been back to the dealership 3 times and each time they say there is nothing wrong...
 

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